Lenten 2023: Truth-Telling Calendar
This year’s theme for Spiritual Care at First United is truth-telling. During Advent, we pondered the truth and reconciliation journey in our podcast, An Uncomfortable Advent. Now, as we approach the Season of Lent, we again focus on truth-telling in our truth and reconciliation journey. 2023 Lenten Calendar: Lenten Truth-Telling Calendar Donations are suggested […]
Blue Christmas Service
Blue Christmas Service for those of us feeling grief during the holiday season. Join interim Spiritual Care Director Rev. Jennifer Goddard-Sheppard, Indigenous Spiritual Care Chaplin Lauren Sanders and Patti Powell in this honouring and healing service.
Advent Awakening Series: Part 6 Christmas
The following liturgy video and podcast episode are part of FIRST UNITED’s Spiritual Care ministry’s Advent Awakening series. Advent Series – Merry Christmas! Listen to the last episode from An Uncomfortable Advent podcast series by Lauren Sanders, Indigenous Spiritual Care Chaplain, and Pastor Peter Sanders, Ordained Clergy with Presbyterian Church USA: The Arrival of Christmas […]
Advent Awakening Series: Part 5 (LOVE)
The following liturgy video and podcast episode are part of FIRST UNITED’s Spiritual Care ministry’s Advent Awakening series. Advent Series – LOVE Listen to the latest episode from An Uncomfortable Advent podcast series by Lauren Sanders, Indigenous Spiritual Care Chaplain, and Pastor Peter Sanders, Ordained Clergy with Presbyterian Church USA: 3 Parts of Love Watch […]
Advent Awakening Series: Part 4 (JOY)
The following liturgy video and podcast episode are part of FIRST UNITED’s Spiritual Care ministry’s Advent Awakening series. Advent Series – JOY Listen to the latest episode from An Uncomfortable Advent podcast series by Lauren Sanders, Indigenous Spiritual Care Chaplain, and Pastor Peter Sanders, Ordained Clergy with Presbyterian Church USA: The Truth About Joy Watch […]
Advent Awakening Series: Part 3 (PEACE)
The following liturgy video and podcast episode are part of FIRST UNITED’s Spiritual Care ministry’s Advent Awakening series. Advent Series – PEACE Listen to the latest episode from An Uncomfortable Advent podcast series by Lauren Sanders, Indigenous Spiritual Care Chaplain, and Pastor Peter Sanders, Ordained Clergy with Presbyterian Church USA: Peace, Peace-making, Peace-keeping On […]
Advent Awakening Series: Part 2 (HOPE)
The following liturgy video and podcast episode are part of FIRST UNITED’s Spiritual Care ministry’s Advent Awakening series. Over the coming weeks we’re sharing two different forms of Advent content: “Advent Awakening” video series by Rev. Jennifer Goddard-Sheppard, Interim Spiritual Care Director, and some accompanying text. “An Uncomfortable Advent” podcast series by Lauren Sanders, Indigenous […]
Advent Awakening Series: Part 1 (Intro)
FIRST UNITED’s Spiritual Care ministry has put together a few resources for the Advent season. Over the coming weeks we’ll also be sharing two different forms of Advent content: “Advent Awakening” video series by Rev. Jennifer Goddard-Sheppard, Interim Spiritual Care Director, and accompanying text. “An Uncomfortable Advent” podcast series by Lauren Sanders, Indigenous Spiritual Care […]
Lenten Season Series, Part 7
This week’s post is the final thoughts about Lent and Holy week. Each week during Lent we’re featuring a post by Indigenous Spiritual Care Chaplain, Lauren Sanders to support your own spiritual traditions and reflection. Lauren is a multi-faith spiritual care provider, which means her worldview tries to be open-hearted, supportive, and respectful. Her faith […]
Lenten Season Series, Part 6
This week’s post is about redistribution and equity. Each week during Lent we’re featuring a post by Indigenous Spiritual Care Chaplain, Lauren Sanders to support your own spiritual traditions and reflection. Lauren is a multifaith spiritual care provider, which means her worldview tries to be open-hearted, supportive, and respectful. Her faith traditions that power her […]